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Exotic cars shot : Volkswagen EcoRacer 2008-04-02 13:10:00 The EcoRacer uses a carbon-fiber monocoque worthy of a Formula 1 machine. The engine, mounted amidships, is an early version of a new common rail diesel due in 2007. The result is a two-seater that pushes the sports-car envelope one full step beyond the likes of Lotus, Westfield, Caterham, and Ariel. Not only does it accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds and top out at 143 mph, according to VW, it also averages a miserly 80 mpg. The only reason to sniff at the EcoRacer is the scent of diesel exhaust, which adds pungence to the open-air driving experience. We took the orange-metallic head turner for a spin on the Pau Arnos circuit in the south of France.The engine behind the cockpit starts at the push of a button, the gearbox responds promptly to paddle-shift inputs, and the accelerat Read more:Volkswagen
2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Concept 2008-04-02 13:02:00 Hyundai unveiled its highly anticipated ConceptGenesisCoupe
during a press conference at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The concept car heralds the introduction of an all-new, rear-wheel drive 2 + 2 sports coupe scheduled to join the Hyundai lineup in the spring of 2009. Following the introduction earlier this year of the Concept Genesis sedan, Concept Genesis Coupe signals Hyundai’s second step in broadening its appeal to driving enthusiasts.read the rest entry here : allworldcars.com Read more:Hyundai
Suzuki Kizashi concept 2008-04-02 12:48:00 Suzuki will unveil the third Kizashi concept at the upcoming New York Auto Show which starts on March 21. The first Suzuki Kizashi concept premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year. Read more:Suzuki
2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan Preview 2008-04-02 12:27:00 The impressively funky Suzuki
SX4 gets a sedan sibling by Thom Blackett2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan Preview
– New York Auto Show: Think of the last Suzuki ad you saw that didn't feature an SUV racing toward a motorcycle or an all-terrain vehicle romping around in the dirt. Chances are you can't, so don't hurt yourself by trying too hard. That lack of marketing makes it hard for shoppers to be aware of, let alone appreciate little gems like the all-wheel-drive SX4 wagon/crossover thing or its sedan sibling that will be arriving later this fall. Making its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show, the 2008 Suzuki SX4 sedan has the makings for a hit (albeit an unsung hit) if it arrives with the wagon's interior spaciousness, competent powertrain, and exceptional value. [source]
Detroit Auto Show: 2008 Subaru Legacy and Outback 2008-04-02 12:11:00 Subaru launched the 2008 Legacy
and Outback
models at the Detroit
show, and while it's largely business as usual for the all-wheel-drive duo, there are a few revisions that the Subie fans amongst our readership might find interesting.After its kid brother, the Impreza, has gotten a new face time and time again, the Legacy and Outback have now gotten their turn under the knife. Sheetmetal up front is the biggest change for 2008. The Legacy gets a new, bigger, chromed-up grille; restyled bumpers front and rear with shorter overhangs; and new headlights and taillights. The Outback gets a bigger, more upright and rugged-looking grille, plus restyled fenders, restyled hood and new wheels. Stability control will be offered on more models, and a tire pressure monitoring system becomes standard. B Read more:Subaru
New Volkswagen Passat R36 makes debut 2008-05-07 02:31:00 The most powerful VolkswagenPassat
ever produced is now on sale.The new Passat R36, available in either saloon or estate bodystyles, is equipped with a naturally-aspirated 3.6-litre V6 engine developing 300 PS and 258 lbs ft of torque. Drive is channelled via a six-speed DSG gearbox through a 4MOTION all-wheel drive system capable of diverting torque to either axle depending on the grip available. As a result the saloon is capable of accelerating from rest to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds while the estate takes 5.8 seconds. Both models have limiters in place to restrict the top speed to 155 mph.A set of 18-inch wheels housing Volkswagen 'R' blue brake callipers and a ride height lowered by 20 mm help distinguish the Passat R36 from the conventional vehicle. A new front bumper featuring a trio Read more:makes
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Audi S3 Sportback and A3 facelift 2008-05-07 02:06:00 Audi has facelift
ed the A3 and while the tweaks can at best be described as mild, a new S3 Sportback has joined the line-up. The hot five-door runs the same 261bhp 2.0-litre TFSI engine found in the three-door S3, and of course the quattro four-wheel drive system is standard.The exterior cosmetic surgery brings the looks of the A3 Cabriolet to the rest of the range. Tweaks include new headlights with standard daytime running lights and a new grille. The optional bi-xenons feature LEDs while the rear end of the A3 also gets new tail lights and a revised rear bumper that lengthens the car.What about proper engineering tweaks for the facelifted Audi A3 and S3?The VW Group’s new seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox will be available with the 1.6, 1.4 TSFI and 1.8 TFSI engines, while others engine
Aston Martin DBS Specification 2008-05-07 01:47:00 Body• Two-door coupe body style with 2+0 seating• Bonded aluminium VH structure• Aluminium, magnesium alloy and carbon-fibre composite body• Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams• High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps (main beam)• LED rear lamps and side repeatersEngine• All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve, 5935cc V12• Compression ratio 10.9:1• Front-mid mounted engine, rear-wheel drive• Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves• Max power: 380kW (510bhp/517 PS) at 6500rpm• Max torque: 570Nm (420 lb.ft) at 5750rpm• Acceleration: 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in 4.3 seconds• Max speed: 302km/h (191mph)Transmission• Rear-mid mounted, six-speed manual gearbox• Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft• Limited-sli Read more:Aston
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